Registered Nurse – Day Shift

The Johnson Health Center

Burlington, Vermont

The Johnson Health Center runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Aug 22

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Psych · Residential
License: RN license● Active, unrestricted Vermont RN licensure
Term: Permanent

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License: ● Active, unrestricted Vermont RN licensure Check your license
Certification: ● Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience: ● Experience with wound care and chronic disease management

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Experience: ● Experience with SUD, co-occurring disorders, or homeless/underserved populations preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Vermont staff postingsVermont staff postings that state pay run $61k/yr to $109k/yr, the middle half $82k/yr to $105k/yr, across 58 postings.

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Position Summary

The Day RN provides direct nursing care to respite participants during day shift hours, supporting medical stabilization, chronic disease management, and admission processing for a population with complex co-occurring medical, behavioral health, and substance use needs.

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct admission assessments for incoming participants

● Administer medication and monitor for effectiveness and side effects

● Provide wound care and chronic disease management support

● Maintain clinical documentation to program and SAMHSA standards

● Coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team on daily care plans

Qualifications

● Active, unrestricted Vermont RN licensure

● Experience with wound care and chronic disease management

● Experience with SUD, co-occurring disorders, or homeless/underserved populations preferred

● Current CPR/BLS certification

Physical Demands

● Frequent standing, walking, and lifting/transferring patients

● Exposure to bodily fluids requiring standard precautions

● Fast-paced clinical environment with periods of high demand

Work Environment

A 6-bed residential medical respite facility in Burlington, VT, working day shift as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.

This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, at the organization's discretion.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Burlington, VT

Burlington, VTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,649/mo
Household income: $71,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Burlington, VT

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center frequently look to the Hill Section, an upscale historic district directly adjacent to the hospital campus filled with turn-of-the-century Victorian and Colonial Revival homes offering views of Lake Champlain. The South End and the Five Sisters area attract creatives and young professionals drawn to Pine Street's art studios, breweries, and walkable residential streets. The Old North End offers a diverse, dense neighborhood of multi-family homes and local eateries, while the New North End provides a quieter, mid-century suburban atmosphere with larger yards and beach access. Nearby South Burlington functions as a popular residential alternative, featuring modern condominium communities and planned neighborhoods like the South Village agrihood.

Nurses and medical staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center frequently look to the Hill Section, an upscale historic district directly adjacent to the hospital campus filled with turn-of-the-century Victorian and Colonial Revival homes offering views of Lake Champlain. The South End and the Five Sisters area attract creatives and young professionals drawn to Pine Street's art studios, breweries, and walkable residential streets.

The Old North End offers a diverse, dense neighborhood of multi-family homes and local eateries, while the New North End provides a quieter, mid-century suburban atmosphere with larger yards and beach access. Nearby South Burlington functions as a popular residential alternative, featuring modern condominium communities and planned neighborhoods like the South Village agrihood.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: vermontcondopros.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundThe University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Children's Hospital sit adjacent to the UVM campus on the eastern edge of the Hill Section and along Colchester Avenue, making walking or biking feasible for staff living nearby. Those commuting by car from the New North End rely on North Avenue, where traffic bottlenecks regularly form during peak morning and evening travel windows. Commuters driving from South Burlington and surrounding Chittenden County towns utilize Interstate 89, US Route 2, and US Route 7. Green Mountain Transit operates fixed local bus routes serving Burlington, South Burlington, and the medical center corridor.

The University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Children's Hospital sit adjacent to the UVM campus on the eastern edge of the Hill Section and along Colchester Avenue, making walking or biking feasible for staff living nearby. Those commuting by car from the New North End rely on North Avenue, where traffic bottlenecks regularly form during peak morning and evening travel windows.

Commuters driving from South Burlington and surrounding Chittenden County towns utilize Interstate 89, US Route 2, and US Route 7. Green Mountain Transit operates fixed local bus routes serving Burlington, South Burlington, and the medical center corridor.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: vermontcondopros.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsLake Champlain serves as the city's outdoor centerpiece, offering paddling, sailing, and sunset cruises aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. The paved Burlington Greenway multi-use path stretches through Waterfront Park, giving cyclists and runners continuous shoreline views with bike rentals available via Local Motion and summer dock yoga through the Community Sailing Center. Swimmers and beachgoers head to North Beach, Oakledge Park, and Red Rocks Park, while hikers take in Champlain Valley foliage from nearby trails like Libby's Look or explore Indian Brook Park.

Lake Champlain serves as the city's outdoor centerpiece, offering paddling, sailing, and sunset cruises aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. The paved Burlington Greenway multi-use path stretches through Waterfront Park, giving cyclists and runners continuous shoreline views with bike rentals available via Local Motion and summer dock yoga through the Community Sailing Center.

Swimmers and beachgoers head to North Beach, Oakledge Park, and Red Rocks Park, while hikers take in Champlain Valley foliage from nearby trails like Libby's Look or explore Indian Brook Park.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ochristine.com Source 2: vermontvacation.com Source 3: essexresort.com

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Living in Burlington

Burlington pairs the energetic cultural scene of a college town with immediate access to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, creating an attractive landing spot for relocating nurses. The University of Vermont Medical Center serves as the region's premier academic hospital, conveniently bordering the historic Hill Section where turn-of-the-century architecture sits within walking distance of hospital units and downtown nightlife. Off-shift hours can be spent cycling the paved Burlington Greenway along the lakefront, sampling craft ales along Pine Street in the creative South End, or dining on Church Street Marketplace at spots like Honey Road. Those seeking suburban quiet and top-tier public schools often settle in neighboring South Burlington or the New North End. However, life in the Queen City demands clear-eyed preparation: housing availability across Chittenden County is notoriously scarce, peak traffic clogs key roadways like North Avenue, and winters bring heavy snow and biting cold. For clinicians who embrace four-season outdoor recreation, independent local dining, and an engaged community, Burlington offers an exceptional quality of life.

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Burlington, VTFrom Census ACS 2024.